Character profile
Kenichi Mifune
三船健一Racer X / Rex Racer
Biography
In the Japanese manga and anime Mach GoGoGo, known in English as Speed Racer, Racer X is a mysterious, selfless racer and soldier of fortune who drives the number 9 Shooting Star. He repeatedly sacrifices chances to win in order to protect Speed.
Story spoilers
Racer X is secretly Rex Racer, the eldest son of Mom and Pops Racer and the older brother of Speed and Spritle. After wrecking the Mach One in his first professional race and falling out with Pops, Rex leaves home and takes on the Racer X identity. Near the end of the series account, while Speed lies unconscious, Racer X admits that he is Rex, removes his mask and says he will watch over Speed. After waking, Speed finds the mask beside him and becomes convinced of his brother's identity. Rex also vows to leave automobile racing and become a full-time international secret agent.
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